Rubidoux High School graduate and professional boxer Josesito “Riverside Rocky” Lopez, 34, signs a pair of boxing gloves for Val Verde High School cafeteria manager Anita Felix on Wednesday, May 8, in Perris. Lopez toured the continuation high school and spoke to students about his boxing career. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On Wednesday, May 8, he delivered a different kind of lesson — an inspirational talk to continuation high school students at Val Verde High School in Perris.

Boxer Josesito “Riverside Rocky” Lopez waits Wednesday, May 8, to speak to Val Verde High School students after touring the Perris school. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Val Verde High School sophomore Tyler Holmes, 15, asks boxer Josesito Lopez a question Wednesday, May 8, during his visit to the Perris school. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

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Boxer Josesito “Riverside Rocky” Lopez, signs a pair of boxing gloves Wednesday, May 8, during a visit to Val Verde High School
in Perris. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Boxer Josesito Lopez, 34, laughs Wednesday, May 8, as he looks at a boxing graphic created by Val Verde High School students. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Professional boxer Josesito “Riverside Rocky” Lopez signs autographs for Val Verde High School students Wednesday, May 8, during a visit to the Perris campus. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Lopez, 34, spoke to teens about his challenges in life and in the ring as part of a program from World Boxing Cares, the outreach arm of the World Boxing Council.

Had the opportunity to visit Val Verde H.S in the city of Perris, CA today. Shared my story and told them about my struggles and accomplishments in my personal and boxing life 🥊 Thank you @wbcboxing @wbccares & Val Verde HS for the cool video you put together🥊#JosesitoLopezpic.twitter.com/iqglhUahbl

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